The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in florida"
Named by 4 of 61. EvergladesAirboat tours are a top way to see the Everglades.Reachable from Miami and best seen by airboat.Best time to visit Everglades
Named by 3 of 62. Key West and the Florida KeysKey West is known for sunsets, historic homes, lively bars and restaurants.Driving from Miami to Key West over the Keys is called one of the best US road trips.Named by 3 of 63. Miami and South BeachA good place to start a Florida trip, with a mix of beaches, culture and nightlife.South Beach has white art deco buildings.
Named by 2 of 64. Destin and Panama City Beach (Emerald Coast)Henderson Beach State Park in Destin is called one of the very best beaches in Florida.Panama City Beach has 27 miles of beaches and is known for spring break.
Named by 2 of 65. Biscayne National ParkAbout 95 percent water, so a boat is the best way to explore.Protects one of the largest reef systems in the world, good for snorkeling.
Named by 2 of 66. NaplesFine beaches on the southern and central Gulf Coast.Naples Botanical Garden is a standout beach-free place on the Gulf Coast.Best time to visit Naples, Italy7. OrlandoOne guide's pick if choosing just one Florida stop, for its amusement parks.Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios are the draws.Best time to visit Orlando
8. Dry Tortugas National ParkReachable only by boat or seaplane, 70 miles west of Key West.Home to historic Fort Jefferson and snorkeling.
9. Grayton BeachA small, quiet town with a colorful downtown and a powdery coastline.The state park has an underwater museum of art sculptures for divers.
10. Boneyard Beach (Big Talbot Island)A mile-long stretch of toppled oak and cedar trees, popular for photos.About half an hour from downtown Jacksonville.
11. Big Cypress National PreserveCypress domes and elevated islands, a little north of the main Everglades.Best visited from about October to April.
12. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)Six traditional Japanese gardens on the border of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
13. Siesta Key and SanibelNamed with Naples as fine Gulf Coast beaches.
14. Marco Island and the Ten Thousand IslandsKnown for boating and guided seashelling tours.
15. Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral)The NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is on one guide's top 10 list.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit Florida.
Questions people ask
- Which beach is the prettiest in Florida?
- One guide calls Henderson Beach State Park in Destin one of the very best beaches in Florida, and Navarre Beach another of the state's best.
